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There is the obvious benefit of gleaning a wealth of information form experts in the field, an opportunity to learn and be introduced to opinions and ideas you may not have considered before. But aside from this it's also a great chance to network and meet contacts you wouldn't perhaps have met. Similarly meeting someone in this situation and genuinely building natural rapport is a much better sales tool than cold calling someone out of the blue. Outside of the business focus, you could also meet a genuine friend, one of my best friends was someone I met at a conference a few years ago and we're still in regular contact despite living miles away from each other.
A conference can also be an opportunity to put questions to, and spark discussions with, key figures in your chosen area, who you otherwise would never have the chance to talk to. So that burning question you've always had can be answered, or a topic you've been dying to get an opinion on finally has an arena to be contemplated.
Whilst organizers are giving a lot, the benefits they receive can't be overlooked. What is immediately apparent is a conference is a prime opportunity to allow your knowledge and talent to shine. By organizing and speaking at a conference you establish yourself as an authority on the conference subject, which can only be beneficial.
Also, as with attendees, a conference is an ideal setting for a speaker or organizer to network and build working relationships with likeminded people, with the advantage of being one of the 'star attractions'.
So whether you're simply attending a conference or are considering organising one, remember it can be more beneficial than you first thought.
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